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Global Emergency Update October 2023
CRS Responds to Crises Around The World – This is the latest report on Catholic Relief Services’ ongoing emergency response and recovery activities around the world. Our work is possible thanks to the generous support of private and public donors, the dedication of local partners, and the unwavering presence of Caritas and the local Catholic Church. This month, there is a particular focus on the Holy Land. This region has been affected by protracted conflict, violence, and instability, resulting in widespread suffering and displacement. CRS, in collaboration with local partners, is supporting efforts to provide lifesaving aid and long-term assistance to the most vulnerable communities there.
Refugee Livelihood Support and Solutions in Liberia
A CRS program supports refugees with building businesses.
Rwanda: Health Care for Children
In Rwanda, children with disabilities and their families receive a range of supports, including specialized health care, improving family nutrition and financial skills training.
Strengthening Displaced Families in Cameroon
Vouchers enable access to items that meet the specific needs of individual households while reaching thousands of people.
Building Resilience through Vocational Training in Chad
A mother in Chad learns carpentry and builds her own business.
Rebuilding Livelihoods in Iraq
Displaced families return home to start and grow businesses that allow them to rebuild their lives.
Finding Business Success at Age 53
Early each morning, 53-year-old Lucie Massal navigates the sandy streets of Koundoul, Chad, a small town about 25km from the country’s capital, N’Djamena. As she hops over puddles of muddy water, leftover from a recent rainstorm, she holds tightly onto a small, silver key in her hand. It is what...
Supporting Families in Central African Republic
Cash transfers allow participants to plan, purchase and grow a business based on their own needs and skills.